Dramatic increase in tobacco control policies
WHO report finds dramatic increase in life-saving tobacco…
WHO report finds dramatic increase in life-saving tobacco control policies in last decade
19 July 2017 – In a new report published today, WHO finds that about 4.7 billion people, or 63% of the world’s population, are covered by at least…
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Extending health coverage in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Extending health coverage in the Democratic Republic of…
Extending health coverage in the Democratic Republic of Congo
13 July 2017 – In the Tanganyika province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, going to a health centre often means traveling long distances over…
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A nutritionist does MUAC screening as part of the organisation’s contribution to mark the UN Day
5 places where WHO needs more emergencies funding to help…
5 places where WHO needs more emergencies funding to help people now
To help people living in some of the world’s most dire emergency situations, WHO relies on funding from Member States. In 2017, WHO has asked for US…
12 July 2017  |  Learn More
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Welcoming WHO’S new Director-General
Welcoming WHO’S new Director-General
On 1 July 2017, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus begins his 5-year term as WHO’s new Director-General. Dr Tedros previously served as Minister of Health…
01 July 2017  |  Learn More

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Health Topics

Integrated disease Surveillance
Integrated Disease Surveillance
The Integrated Disease Surveillance (IDS) Programme ensures the availability of guidelines for integrated disease surveillance and response.
yellow-fever
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a viral disease, found in tropical regions of Africa and the Americas. The "yellow" in the name refers to the jaundice that affects some patients.
Chemical Safety
Chemical Safety
Chemical Safety is achieved by undertaking all activities involving chemicals
Protection of the Human Environment
Protection of the Human Environment
The Protection of the Human Environment Programme provides guidance and technical support to Member States of the WHO African Region
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Events

World Hepatitis Summit 2017
01 November 2017

World Hepatitis Summit 2017

The theme of the World Hepatitis Summit 2017 is Implementing the Global Health Sector Strategy on Viral Hepatitis (GHSS): Towards the elimination of hepatitis as a public health threat.

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28 August 2017

Sixty-seventh session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa

The WHO Regional Committee for Africa is the Organization's governing body in the African Region. There are currently 47 Member States in the region.

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1st WHO Africa Health Forum
27 June 2017

1st WHO Africa Health Forum

The Forum covers WHO AFRO’s vision for health and development across the continent including how to improve health security, progress towards equity and Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and the unf

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World Blood Donor Day
14 June 2017

World Blood Donor Day 2017: What can you do? Give blood. Give now. Give often.

Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD).

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News from Countries

Dr Ibrahima-Soce Fall makes a presentaion on the emergency hub at the Ministry of Health, Nairobi as Dr Rudi Eggers, WR Kenya, looks on
Kenya
WHO establishes an Emergency Hub in Nairobi
July 14, 2017 - The creation of an emergency hub in Nairobi by World…
Dignitaries at the ceremony with Prof. JM Dangou in the middle flanked by the US Ambassador (l) and Hon. Minister for Health and Social Welfare (r)
Gambia
Progress towards Malaria Elimination in The Gambia
“Progress towards Malaria Elimination in The Gambia” An event to…
Youth promoting HIV testing
Zambia
The HIV Self-Testing Africa (STAR) project in Zambia shows potential for increasing uptake and coverage of HIV testing
Lusaka - 21 July 2017- Following the completion of phase one of the…
Prof. JM Dangou presenting award to Hon. Minister for Finance & Economic Affairs
Gambia
Gambia launches National Tobacco Control Act 2016 whilst WHO honours national tobacco control champions for 2017
20 July 2017, Banjul |  Today marks two important…

Multimedia

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Stepping up the fight against Ebola in Western Sierra Leone
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Hand hygiene in Ebola care facilities
Infographics
Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 goals with 169 targets that all 191 UN Member States have agreed to try to achieve by the year 2030.

 

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